The Campus Safety Department is a service unit dedicated to the protection of life and property and providing a safe campus environment. The Campus Safety Department is staffed 365 days per year and 24 hours per day. The main Campus Safety Office is located at 1208 State St. The emergency on-campus phone number is ext. 4444. This four-digit extension must be dialed from an on-campus phone. Emergency phones are located on each floor of the residence halls. Picking up the phone will immediately connect the caller to the Campus Safety dispatcher. The nonemergency/business phone number for Campus Safety is 315-797-0000 ext. 2175. The Campus Safety direct dial line is 315-724-2670. Campus phones are available in the residence halls, vestibules, classrooms, and hallways. Emergency phones are located on each floor of the residence halls.
The Campus Safety Department has New York State Licensed Safety Officers patrolling the campus, parking lots, and campus perimeter, as well as making campus building inspections. In addition to the above, the Campus Safety Department monitors a network of closed-circuit television cameras which are strategically located throughout the campus. In an emergency, the Campus Safety Department will communicate to students, faculty, and staff via Pratt Munson Safe App notifications, telephone, radio, and the campus exterior public address system.
The residence hall entrances are locked 24 hours a day, with access granted via a proximity card access system. All entrance and exit doors are alarmed and monitored via computer and a fiber-optic closed-circuit camera system.
Classroom building and studio entrances are locked 24 hours a day, with access granted via a proximity card access system. The main academic buildings are alarmed and monitored via computer and a fiber-optic closed-circuit camera system.
Please see Pratt Munson Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Crime Statistics
- New York State Level 3 Sex Offender information available at: https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp#:~:text=Level%203%20
offenders%20and%20those,update%20photo%20to%20the%20Registry. - No Hate Crimes reported for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Public Property areas for the Munson/Pratt Munson campus are as follows:
300 block on westside of Genesee Street (Cottage to Plant)
500 block Henry Street (State to Hart)
1100 and 1200 blocks of State Street (Cottage to Plant)
500 block Kirkland Street (State to Hart)
1100 and 1200 blocks of Hart Street (Cottage to Plant)
500 block Plant Street (State to Hart)
Cottage Place from Genesee to Hart Street (10s, 500, 600)
500 block William Street (State to Hart)
600 block Tracy Street
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 (VAWA)
(Public Law 113-4)
b-Non-consensual sexual contact
VAWA Statistics 2020
VAWA Statistics 2021
VAWA Statistics 2022
Residence Hall Campus Safety
Pratt Munson is located in an urban environment; therefore, all students must be keenly aware of their own personal safety and must contribute to the overall safety of all members of the community.
Although 24-hour coverage is provided by Campus Safety, each student must be conscious of their personal safety. For example, you are advised not to:
- Walk around the neighborhood/campus alone after dark.
- Leave the door to your room/suite unlocked, whether or not you are home.
- Carry large amounts of cash.
- Leave personal property alone unattended in public areas.
- Leave your vehicle unlocked or to leave personal property inside your vehicle.
Emergencies
In case of emergency, call Campus Safety from on campus at ext. 4444. To report emergencies from a cell phone, students must dial 315-724-2670 or use the mobile bluelight on the Pratt Munson Safe App.
In case of fire in a student’s room, they should leave immediately and pull the closest fire pull box as they exit the building. Once students have left the building, they should call Campus Safety and give their name, location, and the type of fire.
Each room or suite is equipped with a smoke detector. Students who tamper in any way with any fire safety equipment jeopardize their continued residency in Pratt Munson residence halls. Students who falsely activate a fire alarm will be disciplined.
Emergency Alert System
Pratt Munson Safe App is the official safety app of Pratt Munson. It is the only app that integrates with Pratt Munson’s safety and security systems. Campus Safety and Student Life have worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety on the Pratt Munson campus. The app will send students important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.
Students should download the app to ensure they are prepared in the event of an emergency.
Download the app here: https://munson.apparmor.com/clients/mwpai.edu/
When using the Pratt Munson Safe app, students must allow notifications and access to their location for the features to work. In order to do this, students should open their Pratt Munson Safe App. For notifications, they should click “About/Preferences,” then “Notification Settings,” then click “Enable Notifications.”
Pratt Munson Safe App features include:
- Emergency Contacts: Students can contact the correct services for the Pratt Munson area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
- Mobile Bluelight: Students can send their location to Pratt Munson Campus Safety in real-time in case of a crisis
- Friend Walk: Students can send their location to a friend through email or SMS on their device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination, and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.
- Report a Tip: Students can report a safety/security concern directly to Pratt Munson Campus Safety.
- Virtual Walk Home: The app can allow Campus Safety to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual Walk Home and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.
- Safety Toolbox: Students can enhance their safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
- Chat with Campus Safety: Students can communicate live with Pratt Munson Campus Safety staff via chat.
- Notification History: Students can find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
- I am OK! Students can send their location and a message indicating that “They’re OK” to a recipient of their choosing.
- Campus Map: Students can navigate around the Pratt Munson area.
- Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare students for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users are not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.
- Support Resources: Students can access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Pratt Munson.
- Safety Notifications: Students can receive instant notifications and instructions from Pratt Munson Campus Safety when on-campus emergencies occur.
Text Alerts
If students only want to receive text (SMS) notifications, they should sign up by texting the word Munson to 237233.
Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings
Campus Security Alert is issued for incidents that do not require a campus-wide lockdown. This list is not all-inclusive.
- Police Activity in the Area
- Crime in Progress (Non-Violent)
- Looking for a Suspect
- Pursuit of a Suspect
- Arrest
- Fight
- Demonstration or Protest
- Clery Act Timely Warning
Safety Alert is issued for incidents that affect the health and safety of staff, faculty, students, and visitors. This list is not all-inclusive.
- Severe weather: tornado, damaging winds, 12+ inches of snow, temperature at or below minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit or above 90 degrees, National Weather Service severe weather warnings
- Fire, flooding, gas leak, hazardous material spill in a College building or near campus that might impede operations or traffic
- Significant traffic issues: major road closures (Arterial, 840, I-90)
- Significant disruption of services: electricity, heat, water
- Food service, etc.
Lockdown Procedures
These lockdown procedures are established to protect Pratt Munson students, faculty, staff, and visitors for threats or emergencies involving gunfire, dangerous intruders, and safety hazards. When a lockdown emergency is called, all activity is to cease, and all are to find a safe space within the room. No one is to leave that space or open the door for anyone for any reason. When a lockdown warning is issued, students are instructed to follow all directions given by Campus Safety Officers, faculty members, or administration.
When it is certain that there is no danger, a Campus Safety Officer will announce an “All Clear,” and normal operations can resume.
Fire Drills/Alarms
Fire drills are conducted throughout the year in all campus buildings (residence halls, academic buildings, and administrative buildings). All students, faculty, and staff are required to participate. Students should follow instructions given by authorities in the building if they hear a fire alarm.
Identification Cards
Students must carry their ID card with them whenever they are on the Munson campus or using Munson/Pratt Munson facilities. Further, students are required to produce this card when requested by an authorized person, such as Campus Safety personnel or staff/faculty person responsible for a facility.
The card will enable students to use all campus facilities and services and will identify them as a part of the campus community. It may entitle students to discounts at student-sponsored events and is required for students to gain access to the residence halls.
An ID card that has been lost or stolen can be replaced for a $25 dollar replacement fee. Verification of College status is always required prior to the issuance of an ID card. Students who provide false information or misrepresent other persons for the purpose of obtaining a falsified ID card will be subject to disciplinary action.
Lost cards should be reported to Campus Safety immediately. Maintaining safe residence halls is one of the major goals of Campus Safety and Pratt Munson. Students who fail to show a valid ID upon entrance to a residence hall may face disciplinary action.
Keys
All issued keys remain the property of Pratt Munson. If students move, they must return their keys to Campus Safety and sign for the keys to the new room/suite. Trading of keys is not allowed and will result in a fine. All lost/stolen keys must be reported to Campus Safety immediately. The fee for replacement of a lost or stolen room key is $10 per key (all issued keys for that core will be replaced) and $50 per core. The individual who lost the key will be assessed for all keys and cores. The fee for replacement of a lost mailbox key is $25.
Lost and Found
Campus Safety is responsible for the administration and functioning of Munson/Pratt Munson’s Lost and Found program. All items of value found on Munson/Pratt Munson Campus should be turned into Campus Safety at 1208 State St. or to a Campus Safety Officer. The individual should provide the date, time, and location the property was found. All items left over 90 days will be donated to a local charity or disposed of.
Campus Insurance and Liability Policy
While every effort is made to ensure the safety of individuals and their property at Pratt Munson, students and their property are not covered by an insurance policy that covers losses or accidents sustained. It is suggested that you look into your Home Owner’s and/or Renter’s Insurance. The College is not responsible for loss, theft, and/or damage of personal belongings. It is important to note that works of art by students are not deemed to be of any monetary value beyond the costs of materials used, which must be properly documented. For this reason, students may want to purchase their own comprehensive insurance (including theft, accident, and personal liability) to protect themselves.
Items Valued at Under $100
If the items have identifying marks and/or information, Campus Safety will attempt to contact the owner. If the owner cannot be located within 90 days, the property will be given to charity. If Campus Safety has available storage space, the items will remain in the Campus Safety office until the end of the academic year. There is no guarantee the items will remain longer than the 90 days. Please note that clothing, shoes, and umbrellas fall into the under $100 category.
Items With a Value Over $100
If the items have identifying marks and/or information, Campus Safety will attempt to contact the owner and will check to make sure the item has not been reported stolen. All items will be disposed of in accordance with New York State Law. Please note that purses, wallets, checkbooks, bicycles, and computers generally fall into this category.
Locating Lost items
Contact Campus Safety at ext. 2175 or stop by 1208 State St. If you have lost an item and it has not been turned into Campus Safety, the information will be logged in case the item is turned in at a later date.
Campus Parking Policy
The Munson/Pratt Munson campus is designated as private property and the use of the roadways and parking areas are a privilege restricted to persons who have a direct and legitimate relationship with Munson/Pratt Munson. The object of these regulations is to provide more effective and convenient use for all. Parking is permitted only in designated areas. Regulations are enforced throughout the year, including vacation periods.
Any questions pertaining to the regulations must be directed to Campus Safety as Pratt Munson is not responsible for information given out by others. All motor vehicles to be parked on campus must be registered with Campus Safety and properly display a current permit. Parking permits cost $120 annually. The expiration date is located on the permit application. It is the responsibility of the person who registers a vehicle to ensure that the permit is displayed at all times while parked on campus and is clearly visible. All updates of vehicle registrations must be reported to Campus Safety. Motorcycles are subject to the same regulations as other vehicles.
Parking areas designated for parking, as established by the regulations of Munson/Pratt Munson, are the only legal parking areas on campus. All other areas, whether marked or not, are illegal.
Lock your vehicle and conceal all valuables. Munson/Pratt Munson assumes no responsibility for vehicles or their contents on campus property. Any incident must be reported to Campus Safety immediately. Parking violations are issued when necessary.
Repeated violations may result in the loss of parking privileges, and/or the vehicle may be towed by a commercial towing service at the owner’s expense. Student transcripts, diplomas, and registration will be held until all financial obligations have been resolved by Campus Safety. Vehicles without permits displayed so they can be easily viewed by officers may be booted without notice. All permit holders will be responsible for their permit number regardless of the vehicle in which it is displayed. There is a $25 replacement fee for lost or stolen permits.
For complete rules and regulations, see the “Parking and Traffic Handbook” available in Campus Safety. A copy will be provided to all students when they register their vehicle.
Fines are payable in the Campus Safety office from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, cash or check. Fines may also be charged to the student’s account.
Building Closing Times
Due to the various times different buildings must be closed, it is requested that all inquiries be made to Campus Safety. All buildings are closed on official school holidays.
